The NHL's competitive landscape is shifting heading into the 2026-27 season, with the Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild emerging as major risers in the latest power rankings. The Carolina Hurricanes continue to hold their position as one of the league's top teams despite the movement around them. The updated rankings offer a snapshot of where teams stand as the new campaign approaches, highlighting which franchises are gaining momentum and which are holding steady.
2026-27 NHL Power Rankings: Bruins, Wild Surge as Hurricanes Stay Strong Sportsnaut
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
